Guitarist Hannes Riepler leads a quartet of distinctive voices from the contemporary London jazz scene, bringing together original music that is lyrical, searching, and rhythmically alive. The band moves fluidly between composed material and open improvisation, balancing melodic clarity with moments of raw intensity and play.
A fantastic double bill featuring two of the most innovative and most distinctive groups in UK creative music. Both have been touring debut albums this year and feature superb line-ups of heavy weight improvisers
This performance marks the debut of a brand-new quintet, presenting new compositions and a new musical direction, born from Mark Kavuma’s record label Banger Factory records.
What do modernist poetry and music have to say to each other? How far away is the late 20th century? Why stage modernist music and opera? What happens to making art when people give up on social democracy?
Doors Open 19:45, Music Starts 20:15 | TA weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Fabienne Ambuehl is a pianist and composer known for her vibrant contemporary jazz, weaving together elements of poetry and storytelling.
Joe Boyle’s Union present “Welcome to the New World”, the debut album from British Double Bassist Joe Boyle.
A trio that re-weaves many strands. The three initially performed together as part of the Chris Burn Ensemble in the late 1990s. In 1984 Butcher and Durrant began an influential trio with guitarist John Russell which performed for 15 years.
Guitarist and composer Karim Saber brings together a group of acclaimed London based musicians for a night of original music.
Pianist and composer Basil Hodge has been a mainstay of the British Jazz scene since the early nineties. The band will play Basil’s compositions from his critically acclaimed album ‘A Point of Reference’.
Join a collective of musicians who met through the Vortex jazz club in imagining future standards.
Phil Robson, an incredibly versatile and creative guitar player as well as composer, named Musician of the Year at 2009 Parliamentary Jazz Awards, plus winning Album of the Year in 2015
Two great bands: the London Jazz Orchestra, directed by Scott Stroman, host the award-winning young players of the Essex Youth Jazz Orchestra, directed by Martin Hathaway, for a first set.
Doors Open 19:45, Music Starts 20:15 | TA weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Miles Spilsbury makes warm & expansive music, inspired by great improvising ensembles and drawing from fusion & new age music. The multi instrumentalist & composer presents new music and improvisations with a quintet.
The Trinity Laban Jazz orchestra conducted by Olivia Murphy returns to the Vortex in a new project with Frank Carlberg on piano.
Queer Jazz is ending the year in style by bringing together four pioneering improvisers for an incredibly special night.
Shapeshifter is a new trio featuring three very special creative voices of the UK scene.
Doors Open 19:45, Music Starts 20:15 | TA weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Pan-European contemporary jazz quartet, bringing together Lithuanian guitarist Mindaugas Stumbras, Mercury Prize-nominated Scottish pianist Fergus McCreadie, and a rhythm section complete with Michelangelo Scandroglio and Mattia Galeotti.
Part of Finn Carter’s monthly residency at the Vortex, showcasing a new project each month.
Doors Open 19:45, Music Starts 20:15 | TA weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Roella Oloro is a multi-instrumentalist and composer originally from Gloucester, UK with Nigerian and Jamaican Heritage.
The sensational vocalist Vimala Rowe joins guitar legend John Etheridge’s Blue Spirits (Pete Whittaker (organ) and Ian Thomas (drums) for a post Christmas treat of jazz, blues and global music.
We are delighted to welcome back the multi-award winning Ian Shaw (vocals, piano) for his traditional New Year’s Eve performance.
Doors Open 19:45, Music Starts 20:30 | Please join the Procrastinators as they celebrate the New Year – as per tradition – one day late. Gypsy and Hotclub jazz, tango, Klezmer and some jazz standards from some of the best musos in London!
The YARDE / BRICE / IBBETSON Trio is a powerhouse contemporary jazz and free improvisation group based in the UK. Bringing together three individuals of distinct musical voices
Join Calum Gourlay’s big band for an unforgettable Burn’s Night celebration – featuring a band comprised of London’s thriving Scottish jazz community.
After making his highly praised albums ‘Broken Circles’ and ‘Melt’ (Whirlwind Recordings), Jure Pukl, one of Slovenia’s most acclaimed musicians performs at the club with his project Analog AI.